More Dutch History

This is a pot-pourri of questions concerning historical facts and developments in the Netherlands from prehistoric times to now . It includes cultural and linguistic trivia since these played a part in Dutch history. Furthermore I added some questions related to the colonial era. They concern events that happened in the former East Indies and West Indies, territories that were part of the Dutch colonial empire. Enjoy and good luck or as we say in Dutch: Veel plezier en geluk !

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The Netherlands has been populated since prehistoric times by Keltic and Germanic tribes. The territory saw Spanish, French and German occupation. Several nations and cultures have put their marks on Dutch history. From late 16th century on the Dutch became a colonial power.They acquired the Dutch East Indies (Indonesia), the Dutch West Indies (Suriname), the Dutch Antilles. Enjoy and good luck or as we say in Dutch: Veel plezier en geluk !

This quiz features questions ranging from prehistoric times to present. I put the emphasis on monarchs and leaders, for they had a great impact on the nation's history. There are some questions regarding France's colonial empire. The French, like the British and the Dutch acquired large possessions all over the world. Enjoy and good luck or as you say in French: Beaucoup de plaisir et bonne chance!